Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Irresistibly Easy Spinach Cottage Cheese Flagels for Any Meal, a nutritious and versatile snack perfect for any occasion. With a rich blend of creamy cottage cheese and vibrant spinach, these flagels are not only simple to prepare but also packed with protein and vitamins. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these fluffy delights that are ideal for breakfast, lunch, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Customize them with your favorite toppings or enjoy them plain; they are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
- 1 large egg (or ground flaxseed mixed with water for vegan)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups baby spinach (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or feta)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, and olive oil; whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped spinach and mozzarella until evenly distributed.
- Divide dough into portions, shaping each into a disk with a hole in the center.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg